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Illinois electrician license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Exam | City-level rule (Chicago, IL) Chicago supervising electrician exams: general and low voltage. “There are currently two types of supervising electrician examinations: general and low voltage.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · chi_supervising_electrician.pdf |
| Local (city/county) licensing | City-level rule (Chicago, IL) A Chicago electrical contractor must be owned by or employ at least one supervising electrician. “To be licensed in the City of Chicago, an electrical contractor must be owned by or employ at least one supervising electrician.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · chi_supervising_electrician.pdf |
Check a license in Illinois
Illinois does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.chicago.gov